View of a Decoration Day parade with a marching band and men in cavalry uniforms in Montrose (Montrose County), Colorado. Men carry drums, rifles, swords, and a United States flag. The Mears Hotel with chimneys is at Cascade Avenue and Main Street. Signs on brick and frame buildings include: "W.W. Robinson Wholesale & Retail Grocer" "Johnson's Confectionery and Bakery" "Mrs. Wils[on's] Millinery" "Olson's Dry Goods" and "Ling Lee Laundry." People stand on sidewalks near wagons, buggies, and a woman riding sidesaddle.
Date
1888
Notes
Formerly attributed to Thomas McKee.; Formerly Mc310.; Hand-lettered title reproduced on copy nitrate negative.; Number: "Mc310" inked on copy nitrate negative.; R7110014337
Description
1 copy negative : nitrate ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 103. Thomas M. McKee Album.
Subject
Memorial Day--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.; Montrose (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.; Marching bands--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.; Military uniforms--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.; Spectators--Colorado--Montrose--1880-1890.
Source
Source: T.J. McKee.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
